Motorcycle driver identified after fatal wreck

Devan Siler Hemby sits on his Yamaha in this profile photo of Hemby from his Facebook page. Hemby died after a motorcycle wreck Saturday, police have confirmed.

Courtesy photo / Facebook

By MATTHEW ADKINS Daily News Staff

Published: Monday, April 14, 2014 at 07:00 AM.

A Jacksonville man who died Saturday after his motorcycle struck a tree has been identified by Jacksonville Police Department.

Devan Siler Hemby, 23, of Jacksonville died after he lost control of his bike about 9:15 a.m. Saturday while traveling northeast on Gardenview Drive. The police investigation revealed that his 2002 Yamaha FZS 1000 motorcycle drifted left-of center and left the roadway, striking a tree and ejecting the driver, according to previous Daily News reports.

Hemby was taken to Onslow Memorial Hospital, where he died from injuries sustained in the crash, according to previous Daily News reports.

Hemby’s mother, Jennifer Davis, was contacted by The Daily News, but declined to comment in-depth on the painful tragedy.

“Everything is extremely oversaturated right now and I’m not really prepared to talk about it yet,” she said.

According to his online Facebook profile, Hemby studied criminal justice at Coastal Carolina Community College and was a Lejeune High School alumnus.

At 12:15 p.m. Sunday, Davis reached out to friends with a Facebook post asking for help to cover basic burial service costs, which totaled just less than $12,000.

“Many of you are asking how you can help,” Davis wrote on Facebook. “My son, Devan, was only 23 and had no life insurance... I know this is a hard time financially for everyone, but if you can help, please let us know.”

Four hours after its inception, the initiative already had raised $555 from 11 donors, according to the site. Alternatively, donations for funeral expenses also are being accepted directly through Jones Funeral Home at 303 Chaney Ave. in Jacksonville. David Thomas is the point of contact for donation. For more information, call 910-455-1281.

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A Jacksonville man who died Saturday after his motorcycle struck a tree has been identified by Jacksonville Police Department.

Devan Siler Hemby, 23, of Jacksonville died after he lost control of his bike about 9:15 a.m. Saturday while traveling northeast on Gardenview Drive. The police investigation revealed that his 2002 Yamaha FZS 1000 motorcycle drifted left-of center and left the roadway, striking a tree and ejecting the driver, according to previous Daily News reports.

Hemby was taken to Onslow Memorial Hospital, where he died from injuries sustained in the crash, according to previous Daily News reports.

Hemby’s mother, Jennifer Davis, was contacted by The Daily News, but declined to comment in-depth on the painful tragedy.

“Everything is extremely oversaturated right now and I’m not really prepared to talk about it yet,” she said.

According to his online Facebook profile, Hemby studied criminal justice at Coastal Carolina Community College and was a Lejeune High School alumnus.

At 12:15 p.m. Sunday, Davis reached out to friends with a Facebook post asking for help to cover basic burial service costs, which totaled just less than $12,000.

“Many of you are asking how you can help,” Davis wrote on Facebook. “My son, Devan, was only 23 and had no life insurance... I know this is a hard time financially for everyone, but if you can help, please let us know.”

Four hours after its inception, the initiative already had raised $555 from 11 donors, according to the site. Alternatively, donations for funeral expenses also are being accepted directly through Jones Funeral Home at 303 Chaney Ave. in Jacksonville. David Thomas is the point of contact for donation. For more information, call 910-455-1281.